Princess Dental Staffing

Dental Assistant Or Registered Dental Assistant - Elite Dentistry - Austin, TX

Permanent Dental Assistant Job

Austin, TX

Job Description

POSITION SUMMARYLooking for a Full-time Assist Dentist, set up and maintenance of equipment, prepare patient for treatment from beginning to end of patient appointment in an great team environmentESSENTIAL FUNCTIONSReasonable Accommodations StatementTo accomplish this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform, with or without reasonable accommodation, each essential function satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to help enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Essential Functions Statement(s)

Prepare patient, sterilize or disinfect instruments, set up instrument trays, prepare materials, or
assist Dentist during dental procedures.
Record treatment information in patient records. Chart existing and proposed treatment in

Dentrix

Expose dental diagnostic x-rays. Is responsible for x-ray sensor care and guidelines.
Take and record medical and dental histories and vital signs of patients.
Assist Dentist in management of medical or dental emergencies.
Provide postoperative instructions prescribed by Dentist. Dismiss patients with proper hand offs to other departments.
Instruct patients in oral hygiene and plaque control programs.
Fabricate temporary restorations or custom impressions from preliminary impressions.
Make preliminary impressions for study casts and occlusal registrations for mounting study casts.
Pour, trim, and polish study casts and prepare whitening trays.
Clean and polish removable appliances.
Apply protective coating of fluoride to teeth.
Clinical Inventory Administrator: May be designated as the Clinical Inventory Administrator. This duty is required to conduct dental supply inventory, order supplies and track budgets for inventory in the dental office.

Compliance and Safety Officer: May be designated as the Compliance and Safety Officer. Track and coordinate CPR training status, Hep B documentation, Ensure that all Dental Assistant's permits are up-to-date, Conducts and mails spore testing for each autoclave, Maintains Clinical Guide Binder, Maintain First Aid kits, Maintain SDS binder and Conducts operatory inspections at the end of each day. Responsible for training interns on safety policies and procedures. Collects and maintains all team checklists. Maintains broken instruments for their team and replaces/recycles them when necessary.
Complies with: Dental Depot policies and procedures; OSHA policies, procedures, rules, and
regulations; and HIPAA policies, procedures, rules, and regulations.
Position may be required to relocate to other Dental Depot clinics either permanently or on a short term basis due to office needs, on an as needed basis at the discretion of Management.

This position may complete other Administrative and Maintenance tasks as assigned by Management.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONSCompetency Statement(s)procedures.ability.SKILLS & ABILITIESEducation: High School Graduate or General Education Degree (GED): RequiredExperience: Completion of Dental Assisting Program or minimum one year experience as a DentalAssistant.Computer Skills:Efficiently operates assigned computer software and other equipment,Other Requirements:

Accountability - Ability to accept responsibility and account for his/her actions.
Adaptability - Ability to adapt to change in the workplace.
Organized - Possessing the trait of being organized or following a systematic method of performing a task.
Customer Oriented - Ability to take care of the customersâ needs while following company
Working Under Pressure - Ability to complete assigned tasks under stressful situations.
Ethical - Ability to demonstrate conduct conforming to a set of values and accepted standards.
Technical Aptitude - Ability to comprehend complex technical topics and specialized information.
Detail Oriented - Ability to pay attention to the minute details of a project or task.
Safety Awareness - Ability to identify and correct conditions that affect employee safety.
Accuracy - Ability to perform work accurately and thoroughly.
Enthusiastic - Ability to bring energy to the performance of a task.
Friendly - Ability to exhibit a cheerful demeanor toward others.
Self Motivated - Ability to be internally inspired to perform a task to the best of ones ability using his or her own drive or initiative.
Time Management - Ability to utilize the available time to organize and complete work within given deadlines.
Active Listening - Ability to actively attend to, convey, and understand the comments and questions of others.
Communication, Oral - Ability to communicate effectively with others using the spoken word.
Initiative - Ability to make decisions or take actions to solve a problem or reach a goal.
Motivation - Ability to inspire oneself and others to reach a goal and/or perform to the best of their
Honesty / Integrity - Ability to be truthful and be seen as credible in the workplace.
Energetic - Ability to work at a sustained pace and produce quality work.

Must have a valid driver's license, proof of valid vehicle insurance and must
have annual Motor Vehicle Record Check, as a condition of employment if
employee operates any Company owned vehicles or drives their own personal
vehicle for Company business purposes.
Understands HIPAA to ensure patient privacy. Clear understanding of
sterilization system and infection control. Working knowledge of the following procedures:
Amalgam and composite fillings, extractions, start and finish root canal, crown
prep, impression and temporary crown fabrication, alginate and System 1 and
2 impressions, adjusting and crown delivery, pulpotomy and stainless steel
crown, prophylaxis, wax try in, adjusting and delivery flexible and cast metal
partials, adjusting and delivering dentures.
Must have signed the Hepatitis B Vaccination Form declining or accepting the
vaccination within 30 days of Employment.
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: $19.00 to $24.00 /hour
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $19.00 - $24.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits: